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Ancelotti torpedoes Xabi, his decision causes an unexpected exit from Real Madrid

Italian Carlo Ancelotti has been clear with a Real Madrid player, something that clearly harms Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid are focused on the present, but without neglecting the future, aware that there are many decisions it will have to face in the coming weeks.

The Basque coach doesn't want his players to lose focus, especially while they're participating in the Club World Cup, but he understands the noise surrounding the 2025-2026 season.

This is mainly due to the performance Gonzalo García has shown, who is Xabi's "9" at the world tournament.

"I knew him very well. I've followed Castilla very closely and I know its players very well. I'm not that surprised. He's the typical number nine who reminds me in many ways of Raúl: always well positioned and with a strong work ethic. We need more from him and we're working so he can improve. There aren't any decisions regarding next season yet. We're focused on the Club World Cup. The competition tells you things, but there's no decision about it," said the Tolosa native about the youth player after defeating RB Salzburg 3-0.

Impact on Endrick

This, as expected, would have a direct impact on Endrick's future, who arrived in Miami just a few days ago and about whom Eduardo Inda has spoken.

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Endrick could leave to get playing time | Real Madrid Confidencial

"Gonzalo's confirmation in Real Madrid's first team is making Xabi Alonso and the club consider loaning Endrick so he can get minutes," said the OKD director, who added that "if it doesn't happen this summer, it could happen in the winter. The idea is for him to leave so he can get minutes and show the qualities that allowed him to join Real Madrid."

Additionally, some point to Carlo Ancelotti as the main person responsible for the club's intention to let him leave.

The Italian coach, who still has a great relationship with the Madrid club, would be the main person interested in Endrick getting more playing time.

Carlo Ancelotti believes that will help him keep growing and arrive at the World Cup with important match experience.

For now, Xabi Alonso hasn't made any decision, but it's clear that the man from Reggiolo could be an unexpected problem for him.

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